Why will Washington State beat UCLA? Look no further than Giovanni Ribisi, Jennifer Aniston and Robert Downey Jr.

Remember how Robert Downey Jr.’s character in “Less Than Zero” remains in Los Angeles following high school and completely self destructs?

For whatever reason, UCLA cannot keep it together when hosting Washington State. It has lost three in a row at the Rose Bowl, including two by more than 21 points. The Cougars are the only opponent since 2004 to beat the Bruins more than once in Pasadena.

Oh, and did I mention UCLA is holding a private ceremony Friday to honor new members into its Hall of Fame? Let the party begin.

Remember in “Boiler Room” where a litany of young stock brokers are thriving at a questionable firm that eventually gets raided by the feds?

The Bruins have already played 11 true freshmen, a true mark of a rebuilding team. They have eight games left to break the school-record 12, set in 2004. Last year UCLA played just two. Also, 14 players have made their first career start this season.

Remember when Jennifer Aniston’s character in “The Break-Up” gives up the living room in an ongoing tussle for the apartment and never recovers from that?

UCLA opponents have begun 12 drives in Bruins’ territory, scoring 52 points from those possessions. BYU started six drives past midfield and it led to 38 points. The other 14 points were the result of two friendly starts for Arizona.

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